Sunny conditions greeted the teams at Spa today ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix but cooler conditions and a chance of rain are expected over the coming days.
While much of Europe is enjoying warm conditions at the tail end of summer an approaching low pressure system from the Atlantic will bring cooler weather to Belgium during the upcoming race weekend.
Current weather models indicate Spa will not experience the worst of this until some time after the chequered flag falls on Sunday evening. But of course all forecasts can be subject to change.
As things stand Friday should be another bright and Sunday day for practice with temperatures nudging close to 30C. That’s around 5C warmer than we saw at any point last year.
Saturday’s weather will be similar, though the approaching cooler air will bring more cloud cover with it, particularly in the afternoon.
Race is currently expected to be a repeat of Saturday: sunny and up to 28C in the morning up until race start time, after which conditions will get cloudier and some light showers are possible. But keep an eye on the weather updates over the next few days to find out whether Spa will serve up another of its famed mid-race showers.
For more updates on the track conditions during each session keep an eye on F1 Fanatic Live and the F1 Fanatic Twitter account.
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VMaxMuffin (@vmaxmuffin)
25th August 2016, 11:09
A possible wet race at Spa?
Ooh, yes please…
Raveendhana
25th August 2016, 11:27
If rain comes Williams might struggle again
Akshay G Sankar (@deathpig)
25th August 2016, 12:16
When are they NOT struggling this year?
Manas
25th August 2016, 12:38
A charging Lewis Hamilton from the back through shower.oh cant wait to see
petebaldwin (@)
25th August 2016, 12:39
As long as the start is dry, I’m happy.
Jerejj
25th August 2016, 13:46
Same here, LOL. If rain comes then hopefully it won’t come before the scheduled start time.
Asanator (@asanator)
25th August 2016, 14:39
I don’t really mind if they are using the new procedure where there is a grid start after the safety car has pulled in. Not sure if that is in immediate effect or next year.
Tony
25th August 2016, 13:46
If lewis starts at the back and it rains he will either be out at the first corner or leading the race by lap 5.
Khurshid
25th August 2016, 14:37
Don’t get me wrong Tony but Lewis is not going to be leading race when it rains. RedBull guys will be upfront. And then maybe Lewis or Vettel.
Rosberg is like Lorenzo in MotoGP when it rains, he goes straight to the back.
Patrickl (@patrickl)
25th August 2016, 20:36
The Red Bull guys had nothing on Hamilton in Silverstone. Why would Spa be different? In fact with the long straights, it should suit the Mercedes even better.
Blazz
25th August 2016, 14:40
If it is scheduled to rain it’s bum squirming time for Rosberg and Williams.
Patrick (@paeschli)
25th August 2016, 17:15
It’s not gonna rain guys, don’t get your hopes up. Rosberg has already won the race.
roodda (@roodda)
25th August 2016, 22:10
Wet races at Spa:
2010
2008 (partial)
2005
2000
1998
1997
It has been a while!